The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-06-15

in the cemetery Deautllylng ltS appear
ance. 60 Mrs. George Foss has a chicken
that has three legs to do its scratching with,
which it uses to good advantage. -
Miss lizzie Steele has had to close her en-
gagement at Mr.. Sargent's on account of
the illness of her mother, Mrs. Seviah Steele.
waitsfield.
WHILE BERTHE, son of Robert Kew, aged
fourteen, and Eben, son of j. b. Atherton,
aged nine were sailing on a small raft on
the creek about twelve rods from j S. New
combs carriage-shop they fell into the
water, and were discovered by Fred Boyce,
who rescued the Anterior boy by reaching
him a pole and pulling him out, but he could
not get BERTHE, as he had gone down in seven
feet of water Athertons younger brother
ran to notify Mr.. Anterior, who lives on the
S. G. Parker place, who next notified Charlie
Newcomb. They ran to the spot and could
only see the boys hat, as the water had been
made muddy by the struggling of the boys.
Mr.. Newcomb took in the situation at once,
and, divesting himself of his clothing, jumped
into the water and succeeded in finding the
boy lying on the bottom. Drs Van Deusen
and Howe were soon in attendance and,
with the assistance of others, did all that
could be done for the boy, who did not be-
come conscious until three O'Clock Saturday
morning, nine hours after he was taken out
of the water. Much credit is due Mr.. New
comb, as none but daring swimmer could
have found him in such depth OF muddy
water. The boy is all right now. -,
Mr.. A. l.. Parsons, the evangelist, occupied
the desk of the Congregational church last
Sabbath morning and conducted union
meeting in the evening. - DR.. G. j.
Allen is taking vacation, and Dr. Howe has
the care of his patients during his absence.
- Oliver Campbell and granddaughter
and Mrs. Leslie Reed of Omaha, Neb., are
visiting friends in town. - Rev. e. S.
Fiske of Bethel will preach in the Congre-
gational church next Sunday. 80 Rev.
A. II. Webb of Mortified will occupy the
fot Init ,avtG Sail ath t,,n xplar ,era
with the pastor.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. G.. II. Smith next
Tuesday afternoon. - Mrs c. e. Ford
is spending a few days with her mother in
New Haven. - Mr.. and Mrs. S. ID. Allen
visited in Woodstock the past week.
East Warren.
GIDEON GooDsPEED, who for more than
fifty years has resided in this place, was
taken suddenly sick Sunday afternoon,
June 9TH with what seemed to he apoplexy.
He had another and more severe attack on
Friday. - Children's day was observed
Charles Fitch and son of Claremont, n. H.,
and Master Norton Beach of Burlington are
spending few weeks at n. l.. Dickenson's.
Waterbury.
CHILDREN's DAY was observed at the Con-
gregatonal church on Sunday, Rev. c. NJ.
Sheldon giving familiar talk to the chill
dren. The altar was neatly decorated with
wild and cultivated flowers contributed by
the young people. The services consisted of
singing and responsive reading, together
with remarks by the pastor. - The mar
rage Tuesday evening of Eva L. Wyman,
daughter of Charles f. Wyman of this
place, to Frank X. Graves was a most
pleasant affair, calling forth large assem-
blage of guests both from this place and
abroad. Many beautiful gifts were. re-
ceived, showing the high esteem in which
the happy couple are held. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. George f. Smith.
- The road-machine which the town
has bought is giving good satisfaction. 1t
is hoped that it will not be long before it is
used on Stowe street. - The band con-
cert on the common Friday evening was
listened to by large crowd. The band is
learning new pieces every week, and will
present them from time to time in their
evening concerts. - David Ring. who
has been in the employ of the Central Yer
mont railroad as baggage-master at this sta
ton for number of years, has gone on to
the road as trainman on the nigh, express.
Fred Lease is to take his place in the depot
here. - Citizens band has been en-
gagged to play at the Stowe Fourth of July
celebration - George Tibbetts has been
engaged as principal of the high school for
another year. He spends his vacation in
Waterbury. - The old Catholic church
has been sold to Thomas Dwyer, who is
taking it down and removing the timbers.
- The firm of Atkins & Haines are
putting new office into their store, which
will add much to the convenience of the
book keeper. A two-horse team be-
longing to John Travers took fright while
standing in front of the old Catholic church
and ran down Stowe street, taking its
course on the walk in front of the brick
stores on the south side. Had there been
any person on the walk at the time a serious
accident could not have been avoided.
- The ice-cream parlors opened few
weeks since are proving very successful.
- Mrs Ed. Ashley fell through trap
door on Monday, injuring herself quite Sc
riously. - Mrs F. G.. Graves of Wash
ington, Kansas, has come to Vermont and
is expected here soon on a visit. -
Frank Caldwell came home from Pough-
keepsie Monday noon. - The young
men from this place who in Connecti
cut are all expected home the Fourth OF
| July. - Miss Della Fay arrived Thurs
day from Connecticut, where she has been
teaching during the past year. - Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Smith of Bristol were in
town last week f. X. Graves came
home Wednesday from Essex, n. Y, where
he has been principal of the high schoo
during the year. He will return in the fall
- Miss Charlie Ropes goes to ST. Johns
with her friend, May Rankin M. o
Evans and wife spent last week in Cabot
- Mrs. Burt Demeritt of Worcester
Mass, came home Saturday to spend few
weeks. buTU INTENDS 10 come ABOUT tne Is
of July. - l.. p. Morse has taken tn,
place of S. II. Stowell as collector. -
Rev. Charles Sheldon and f. l.. Knight wen
to Berlin last Tuesday to attend the county
conference. %. E. Scott intends t.
put in stock of goods soon. - On
Wednesday, the Sth, Eugene Town wa
married to Abbie Pape. Mr.. Town ant
wife took the train that evening for Mon
treal. - Elisha Moody is making quit
decided improvement in the new resi-
deDce he recently bought of Frank Mobiles
- Mrs. r. NJ. Forrest is adding new
coat of paint to her residence on Main street
60. G. Warren is making a great i'm
provement in the walk in front of his house
- Rev. G. b, Moody of Barton is spend
ing few days in town, - A. G.. Ather
ton and wife spent the Sabbath in Williams
town. - 4. Il. Sanborn and family @
Burlington took possession of their neN
residence last week
Waterbury Center.
CHILDREN's DAY was observed by appropr
ate exercises at the Methodist church las
Sunday. 60 Last Saturday the ladies {
the Woman's Christian Temperance Unto
sent a beautiful bouquet and a card to all tn
people in the place who from any cause wer
unable to be out and enjoy the beauties
nature. - Mrs. Lydia White who had
leg amputated several years ago, went
the hospital at Burlington Tuesday and e1
IN tha oil p,